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Australian employers are expected to take respectful behaviour seriously — not only after a complaint, but in how they prevent harm and respond when issues arise.

Yet many small businesses, not-for-profits and community organisations still rely on outdated policies, generic downloads, or nothing written down at all. When a concern is raised, managers are left improvising.

A clear sexual harassment and victimisation policy is a practical starting point. It sets expectations, outlines how people can report concerns, and shows the organisation takes prevention and response seriously.

The problem with “copy and paste” policies

Free or overseas templates often:

  • Don’t reflect Australian legal context
  • Mix harassment, discrimination and grievances into one confusing document
  • Lack workable procedures managers can follow
  • Sit unread on a shared drive

What small organisations need is a usable Australian baseline they can customise — not a 40-page manual written for a corporate head office.

What’s in the Respect at Work Starter Pack

GreenCM’s Respect at Work Starter Pack includes four related policies that work together:

  1. Sexual Harassment & Victimisation Policy — prevention, reporting pathways, responsibilities and response
  2. Anti-Discrimination Policy — fair treatment and unlawful discrimination
  3. Equal Employment Opportunity Policy — merit-based employment decisions
  4. Staff Disputes and Grievance Policy — fair process when concerns are raised

All files are editable Word documents with [square brackets] for your organisation name, roles and contacts, plus short how-to-customise guidance.

Who this pack is for

  • Small and medium Australian businesses
  • Not-for-profits and community organisations
  • Clubs and regional employers without a full-time HR team
  • Committees that need core respect-at-work policies in place without delay

Price

Respect at Work Starter Pack — A$149
Four policies · editable Word · internal use licence

Shop the Respect at Work Pack

Individual templates are also available if you only need one document.

Important

These are practical templates, not legal advice. Customise them to your workplace and seek HR or legal review where needed — especially if you are responding to a live complaint or designing a full positive duty program.

Need it tailored?

Templates get you moving. If you need policies adapted to your awards, risks, culture or training plan, GreenCM can help through policy review, development or an HR retainer.

Contact GreenCM                                                                                              Browse all template packs

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